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Growing up, my family and I would travel frequently to Mexico. I have had some amazing times in Mexico, but one of the most memorable times I have experienced was the incredible Grito de Dolores and the festivities that followed suit to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. Both of these traditions take place September 15th and September 16th. This tradition besides honoring Mexico’s Independence Day also tributes the speech Miguel Hidalgo delivered on September 16, 1810, to the public, he gave an outcry to the Mexican people and encouraged them to rebel against the Spaniards. This speech eventually led to the Mexicans winning their independence.
On the first night of the celebrations, we arrived at the famous Plaza de la Constitución, it was

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